Synonyms of idiom
12 similar words
Another word for idiom is expression. Other synonyms of idiom are dialect and vernacular.
Synonyms and similar words for idiom
nounA manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, language family, or group of...
- idiomaticnessSynonym of idiomaticity.
- idiomaticity
nounA language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical...
- dialectA lect (often a regional or minority language) as part of a group or family of languages, especially if they are viewed...
- language
- languoidSynonym of lect: a language, variety of a language, or group of languages.
- lectA specific form of a language or language cluster: a language or a dialect.
- vernacularEveryday speech or dialect, including colloquialisms, as opposed to standard, literary, liturgical, or scientific idiom.
nounMore synonyms
- expressionA colloquialism or idiom.
- form of words
- idiotismIdiom.
- locution
- phrase
Meaning of idiom
- noun A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, language family, or group of people.
- noun A programming construct or phraseology that is characteristic of the language.
- noun A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context, etc.
idiom in other languages
Questions about synonyms of idiom
- What is another word for idiom?
- Idiom has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as expression, dialect and vernacular.
- What does idiom mean?
- Idiom means a manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, language family, or group of people.
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